Swap name: Recipe Swap 2Craftster member who is organizing this swap: pinkleoCraftster members who are co-organizing this swap: jezebel_1982 & Crafty ButterflySign-up date range: Sept. 26-Oct. 10Date to send item by: Oct. 19Limited to a certain number of people? noRestricted to people who all live in the same country? no

Swap Organizer herself meets these conditions:- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: YES- Is at least 18 years old: YES

Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:- Has been a member for at least one month: YES- Has posted at least 15 times: YES- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES- Does not have any negative feedback: YES- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 16 years old: YES- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES

I reserve the right to refuse anyone. If you have feedback that shows a history of incomplete packages, very late sending, ill-communication, lack of DC #'s, etc. I may refuse you. I want this to be a flake-free swap!

Details of Swap: Don't you love your favorite recipes? They comfort and impress, and they never let you down! Well, one thing I love as much as my fave recipes is trying out new ones. So here is the idea for this swap...

* Exchange 5 of your favorite recipes (ones you know and love… send only ones you have actually made)

* Recipes must include at least one main, one side, & one sweet treat (sweet treat could be a fave fruit dish)

* You will exchange recipes in a group of 3-5 people (group number depends on how many sign up)

Lothruin is our moderator who knows more about copyrights than anyone, and here's what she had to say:

Recipes are actually kind of weird. From the copyright office:

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A mere listing of ingredients is not protected under copyright law. However, where a recipe or formula is accompanied by substantial literary expression in the form of an explanation or directions, or when there is a collection of recipes as in a cookbook, there may be a basis for copyright protection.

Basically, recipes aren't copyrightable, but their instructions might be. Emphasis on might. It depends on the format, I think. However, it is VERY important that the Craftster know that online recipes are likely to contain the same copyright protection, such as it is, as any recipes found in books. In other words, just because it is "free on the net" doesn't mean it's not copyrighted, as much as it is possible to copyright any recipe, which is less than other things. lol Like I said, recipes are weird.

So, for the posting recipes in thread, I would say, they should find a link, just like when my knitters want to post a pattern they like. If they can't find a link to the actual pattern, then we request they list the source material, but not the actual pattern.

But for the guidelines for source material for the actual cookbooks... All the recipes on FoodNetwork actually have a copyright notice. The best source is going to be old cookbooks or family recipes. There's really no way around that. I don't know what limited rights are granted to users on the recipe websites, but theoretically they have the right to print off at least one copy of a recipe for personal use, and if they choose to make a scrap cookbook for someone else out of that copy of the recipe, then I suspect that would fall under fair use. But she would probably want to research the specific rights granted by each specific website, because they'll all be a little different.

If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:Name of swap: Recipe Swap 2Craftster usernameEmail addressYour real nameMailing address including the country (please enter in mailing format)Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?Confirm that are at least 16 years old or, if not, that you have moderator approval (YES/NO)Since DC#s are not required, do you agree that if your package/envelope gets lost in the mail you will resend?

1. Do you have a special dietary recipe requests? (vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free)2. Would you have a problem being paired with someone with a different diet than yours?3. Do you have any food allergies?4. What food or ingredients do you LOVE? (cheese, peppers, chocolate, mushrooms, cinnamon)5. What food or ingredients do you HATE?6. What is your favorite recipe/meal? 7. Are there any kitchen gadgets you have and know how to/like to use? (blender, food processor, microwave)8. Are there any kitchen gadgets that should be avoided in the recipes you are sent?9. How do you rate yourself as a cook? (advanced, intermediate, beginner)10. How do you rate yourself as a baker? (advanced, intermediate, beginner)11. What type of recipes are you looking for? (budget, gourmet, family-friendly, quick & easy, entertaining, holiday)12. What is your preferred format for recipes? (full page, 4x6, 3x5)13. Anything else you would like your partner to know?

IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.

Please label Personal Messages (PMs) to organizer with title of "Recipe Swap". When you send, label message as "SENT: Recipe Swap". Send this message to the organizer and your partner. When you receive, label message as "RECEIVED: Recipe Swap". Send this message to the organizer and your partner.

This sounds deceptively easy... but I still am working on two swaps (Cryptozoology and HOGWARTS! ) so I should wait until I have those done before I sign up... luckily, they're both due before the deadline... I LOVE weird recipes, though - bacon cookies, sauerkraut cookies, tomato soup cookies... I'm seeing a theme in my recipes...